Had a Dodge Durango rental car this weekend in Seattle (after our Ford Expedition was broken into while parked outside our hotel...i'll withhold the Seattle commentary until later).
My impression: If you need to feel like you're driving a school bus but don't want the hassle of a separate driving exam, get a Durango.
It was a lot easier to maneuver in parking lots than the Expedition, but floated all over the road at highway speeds. Brakes were there, but were used sparingly to reduce the amount of dive under braking.
The car was also a lot smaller than the Expedition on the inside: smaller trunk area and much narrower with 7 passengers on board. The seats are hard as stones and have little adjustability. The interior was generally harsh and unccomfortable for all passengers.
The radio simply stinks, the Expedition at least had decent/clear sound.
Oh, and the 15.3 MPG we encountered on our 200+ mile drive from Seattle to Vancouver was attrocious! (We named our white stallion "Louie" after the Vancouver Aquarium's Beluga Whales because it was big, white, and blubbery.)
Overall, I can't imagine why anyone would buy one of these things. They're OK for a family vacation rental, but day-to-day was one of the numbest and worst driving experiences I have ever had.
Ford wins, DCX looses, big time!
